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37 In earnet?

Really. You have been crying. May I know the reaon? The los of your mother, till?—

No—I have left off crying for her.

I beg pardon if I have come at an improper hour; but I wait upon you by the commands of your father.

You are welcome at all hours. My father has more than once told me that he who forms my mind I hould always conider as my greatet benefactor, [looking down] And my heart tells me the ame.

I think myelf amply rewarded by the good opinion you have of me.

When I remember what trouble I have ometimes given you, I cannot be too grateful.

Oh! Heavens!—[to Amelia]. I—I come from your father with a commiion.—If you pleae, we will fit down. [He places chairs, and they it.] Count Cael is arrived.

Yes, I know.

And do you know for what reaon?

He wihes to marry me.